can i anchor an audio clip permanently in the time line

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can i anchor an audio clip permanently in the time line

hello, is it possible to anchor a vidoe clip so that no matter what editing i do before it....a particular clip or number of clips will remain in the exact starting location permanently..

im trying to do a music video with lyp syncying,, the track syncs nice esxcept in a few spots, and id like to delete those parts and not have the other clips that are ok move? am i making sense.

ill want to come back and fill in differenct images in the spaces deleted, but still have the good clips in there exact location..

thanks!

g5, Mac OS X (10.4.2)

Posted on May 20, 2007 4:27 PM

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Answer 1

May 20, 2007 4:43 PM in response to Manny Balsamides

Manny,

You can use Advanced>Lock Audio Clip at Playhead to lock an audio clip to a particular piece of video. That will help you a little.

What you can't do is lock audio or video to a point in the timeline.

Once a piece of video is deleted, all the video after it will pull up to fill the space.

The only work around is to carefully note how much time you're deleting and then replace it with exactly the same amount.

Once you delete some video you might try dragging back the clip that snaps in to fill the void. This will create a clip of black that you can use as a place holder until you find something to replace it with.

Tedious, I know, but there's always Final Cut Express if you get desperate!

Matt

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Answer 2

Klaus1

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May 20, 2007 4:41 PM in response to Manny Balsamides

Yes!

Place the audio clip precisely in the timeline where you want it. Click on it to select/highlight it. Go to Advanced Menu and click on 'Lock Audio Clip at Playhead'.

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Answer 3

May 20, 2007 7:18 PM in response to Klaus1

can i open an imove project in final cut express....?

are tehy slightly similar? you mentioned a void....i think i know what you mena, i have one long take of the song which was li synced pretty good....where the parts that are off i want to fill in with other pieces from other takes, totally different footage...

this is where im having a problem..there would be a space between two clips which i would want to fill....i do not think i can determine the length of this space?

thanks

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Answer 4

catspaw

Level 5

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May 21, 2007 2:37 AM in response to Manny Balsamides

Hi Manny - it might be possible to split the clip where you want the insert to start, then place the insert between the two parts (the exact length will not matter at this point). Then use direct trimming to adjust the length of the inserted clip to the exact length you need. You would need to use a little trial and error.

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Answer 5

May 21, 2007 8:15 PM in response to Manny Balsamides

Manny,

"can i open an imove project in final cut express....?"

Yes, you can.

"i do not think i can determine the length of this space?"

When you select a clip in the timeline, the length of the clip is displayed. If you make note of the length of what your deleting you can then spread the clips on either side apart to compensate.

That will create a clip of black as a place holder which can later be replaced by another clip.

Matt

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Answer 6

May 22, 2007 6:27 AM in response to Matthew Morgan

yes but if i open a project from i movie....in final cut express what about imovies plugins?

it is a tough learning curve??

the video looks great, but id like to sync up som other bits as well but i think it is impossible in imovie...

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Answer 7

May 22, 2007 7:20 AM in response to Manny Balsamides

"in final cut express what about imovies plugins?"

They will be of no use to you.

"it is a tough learning curve??"

Yes.

I'm not necessarily suggesting you switch to Final Cut. The only reason I brought it up was because you asked.

Still, it's something to consider. Do you live near an Apple Store? You could go in an play around with it.

Matt

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Answer 8

May 23, 2007 9:02 AM in response to Manny Balsamides

thaqnks!

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